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Midfielder set for transfer showdown talks with Arne Slot
TL;DR
Liverpool is set for a midfield overhaul, with Arne Slot facing transfer discussions amid contract uncertainty for Curtis Jones. The team last updated its midfield in 2023 with several new signings.
Key points
- Liverpool plans a midfield summer refit.
- Arne Slot is facing challenges with current midfield players.
- Curtis Jones' contract situation is uncertain.
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Midfielder set for transfer showdown talks with Arne Slot
Liverpool are expected to conduct a midfield summer refit.
The Premier League champions last refreshed that sector back in 2023 - when Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo, Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister all arrived.
But Arne Slot has been getting diminishing returns out of some of those players - while contract uncertainty reigns over Curtis Jones.
The homegrown midfielder could leave since his deal expires in 2027 and no agreement has been reached over a new deal. In a very similar boat is Harvey Elliott - another player likely to be sold in order to fund new purchases.
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The 23-year-old was sent on loan to Aston Villa at the start of the season - with the expectation that Unai Emery’s side would activate a £35m permanent clause once he’d reached 10 Premier League matches.
It was clear very early on however that the Villans had no intention of honouring the agreement - with Elliott restricted to very few appearances as a result.
The playmaking talent is out of contract in 2027 and with only one year left on his deal it looks like a summer transfer will take shape.
Q&A
What is the current situation with Curtis Jones' contract at Liverpool?
Curtis Jones is facing contract uncertainty, which is a concern for Liverpool as they plan their midfield changes.
Who are the new midfielders Liverpool signed in 2023?
In 2023, Liverpool signed Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo, Ryan Gravenberch, and Alexis Mac Allister to refresh their midfield.
What challenges is Arne Slot facing with Liverpool's midfield players?
Arne Slot is experiencing diminishing returns from some midfield players, prompting the need for transfer discussions.
